Composite Systems

Code:

EM0115

Acronym:

SC

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Materials

Instance: 2020/2021 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Applied Mechanics Section
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Mechanical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEM	26	Syllabus since 2006/2007	5	-	6	45,5	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

General Objectives: To give the basic notions of the mechanical behaviour of composite materials and its specificities. To introduce the concepts and theories associated with design of composite systems and structures. To introduce the specific processing techniques and basic concepts of quality control.

Specific Aims: To acquaint the students with the specificity of Composite Systems, their anisotropic nature and the ability to tailor their properties. To introduce ceramic and metallic based composite systems and compare them with polymeric matrix composites.

Learning outcomes and competences

Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students are expected:
- to know the main matrix and reinforcement materials, as well as the semi-products for the production of composite systems;
- to identify the main parameters of manufacturing processes and to be able to make a selection and evaluation of technologies;
- to conceive and design simple products based on composite systems;
- to be able to prepare a quality control procedure for those systems.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

The students are expected to have knowledge of properties and processing technologies related to polymeric materials, as well as backgroung on Solid Mechanics, in particular the generalized Hooke's law.

Program

• Introduction


• Constituent materials and semi-products


• Processing technologies


• Mechanical behaviour and characterisation


• Classical laminate theory


• Failure criteria and structural design


• Conceptual design


• Quality control


• Ceramic and metallic matrix composite systems


• New composite material technologies

Mandatory literature

Daniel Gay, Suong V. Hoa; Composite Materials: Design and Application. ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-4200-4519-9
Robert M. Jones; Mechanics of composite materials. ISBN: 1-56032-712-X
ed. Stephen W. Tsai; Strength & life of composites. ISBN: 978-0-9819143-0-5
Stephen W. Tsai; Composite materials design and testing. ISBN: 978-0-9860845-1-5
Kelly Anthony; Comprehensive composite materials. ISBN: ISBN: 0-08-042993-9
Marcelo F. S. F. de Moura, Alfredo B. de Morais, António G. de Magalhães; Materiais compósitos. ISBN: ISBN: 972-8953-00-3
J. A. Quinn; Composites : design manual , 2007
Caroline Baillie; Green composites : polymer composites and the environment

Teaching methods and learning activities

Blend between theoretical and practical classes with Project-Based Learning.

Software

ESACOMP
CES Edu PACK

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	30,00
Trabalho escrito	70,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	28,00
Estudo autónomo	60,50
Frequência das aulas	45,50
Trabalho de investigação	28,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Completion of project work.

Calculation formula of final grade

0.7xNT+0.3xNE

NT - Mark of Project Work

NE - Mark of Exam

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Internship work/project

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Students have the same evaluation procedure as normal students.

Classification improvement

Improvement of exam classification.